Agritech Startup Verdant Impact Raises $3 Million to Scale AI-Driven Livestock Solutions

India’s agritech ecosystem continues to see strong momentum as startups build technology solutions for the country’s massive farming economy. In the latest development, Verdant Impact, an agritech startup focused on livestock intelligence, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The round also saw participation from Infynyte Club, Yash […]
Zoff Foods raises $2 million from JM Financial to strengthen ecommerce and offline distribution

10 March 2026, India: Shark Tank-featured spice brand Zoff Foods has raised $2 million in fresh funding from JM Financial Private Equity, marking another step in the brand’s growth journey within India’s rapidly expanding packaged spices market. With this round, the company has raised around $7 million in total funding so far, with JM Financial […]
The VC Power 100: AI, SaaS & MarTech

Introduction The Indian startup ecosystem is at the cusp of a new era, fueled by cutting-edge technologies and visionary investors who are redefining the way businesses grow and scale. Across AI, SaaS, and MarTech, a select group of venture capitalists and investment leaders is driving innovation, shaping market trends, and backing entrepreneurs who dare to […]
Pink Adrak Secures Strategic Backing from String Ventures’ Shivam Mishra; Targets ₹55 Crore Revenue by 2028

09th March, 2026, INDIA: Pink Adrak, an emerging next‑generation Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) platform from India, has secured strategic backing from Shivam Mishra, Founder of String Ventures, following its appearance on Bharat ke Super Founders. The investment marks a key milestone in the company’s ambition to build a scalable, technology‑driven and capital‑efficient food platform designed […]
Top 50 Marketing Leaders Driving India’s Automotive Revolution

In today’s fast-evolving auto industry, it’s the marketing leaders, not just the machines, driving change. These professionals blend creativity, strategy, and deep industry insight to shape how we see mobility and innovation. From reimagining legacy brands to championing electric vehicles, they craft stories that build trust, inspire loyalty, and connect with consumers. As the industry […]
Arindam Mukhopadhyay, Partner at India Accelerator, on Deep Tech, Defence Innovation, and Building Mission-Critical Startups

India’s deep tech and defence innovation ecosystem is entering a transformative phase. As geopolitical shifts reshape global supply chains and governments increasingly prioritise sovereign technologies, venture capital is beginning to play a crucial role in supporting innovation across sectors such as defence, aerospace, advanced materials, and secure digital infrastructure. Among the investors actively contributing to […]
Tech Mahindra Advances AI-Driven Autonomous Network Operations for CSPs Globally with NVIDIA

Barcelona – March 3rd, 2026: Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to introduce an industry-first AI-powered Telco Network Operations Reasoning Agent. The solution is designed to help Communication Service Providers (CSPs) accelerate their journey toward Level 4+ (L4+) […]
The ‘Zero-Symptom’ Diagnostic: Practo Founder’s New AI Startup Cent Claims 26% Detection Rate in Early Scans

In the traditional medical journey, a patient visits a doctor only after a symptom a lump, a pain, or a cough appears. By then, for diseases like cancer or cardiac failure, the window for easy intervention has often closed. Cent, a Bengaluru-based healthtech startup founded by industry titan Shashank ND (the founder of Practo), is […]
From Clicks to Bricks: MakeMyTrip Acquires Majority Stake in Flamingo Transworld

In a strategic move to dominate India’s high-growth regional travel market, MakeMyTrip (MMYT) has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Flamingo Transworld. The deal, whose financial terms remain undisclosed, marks a significant pivot for the digital-first travel giant as it embraces the “offline” and hyper-local nuances of group travel. Founded over 30 years […]
The Hospital at Your Doorstep: TruDoc Healthcare Secures $15 Million to Redefine Care Across the GCC

The traditional healthcare model defined by episodic hospital visits and long waiting rooms is facing a digital-first challenger. TruDoc Healthcare, the pioneer in virtual-integrated care, has raised $15 million in a Pre-Series B funding round. The investment saw participation from two of the region’s most prominent backers: the Al Nahyan family and the Al-Ketbi family, […]


